Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT

Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT is a prescription medicine that contains 50 mg of lamotrigine in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-convulsant class and is used to help control seizures and, in some patients, to help prevent mood episodes in bipolar disorder. This tablet form is designed for oral use and should be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT is a higher-strength tablet than the 25 mg version, so it is usually selected when a clinician wants a larger dose in a single tablet.

How it works: Lamotrigine helps stabilize overactive electrical activity in the brain by blocking voltage-sensitive sodium channels, which can reduce the spread of seizure signals. In tablet form, Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT delivers this medication by mouth so it can be absorbed and work throughout the body as directed.

Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT provides 50 mg of lamotrigine per tablet, which makes it a middle strength between Lamitor 25 mg Tablet DT and Lamitor 100 mg Tablet DT. Doctors may choose Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT for patients who are already tolerating lamotrigine and need a dose step-up without jumping directly to the 100 mg strength. Because lamotrigine dosing is increased gradually, this strength is often part of a titration plan rather than a starting dose for most patients.

• Epilepsy seizure control
• Partial seizures
• Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
• Maintenance treatment in bipolar disorder

• Take Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor; do not change the dose on your own.
• Swallow the tablet as directed with water; if your prescriber instructs dispersing it, use the exact method provided with the tablet.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep the medicine level steady.
• You can take Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT with or without food.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber has told you it is appropriate.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless specifically told to do so.

Each Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT provides 50 mg of lamotrigine. The exact number of tablets and how often you take them depends on the condition being treated, your other medicines, and how your doctor is gradually adjusting your dose. Because lamotrigine can cause serious rash if increased too quickly, the doctor decides the schedule, and the maximum daily dose is individualized rather than fixed for everyone.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Lamotrigine may include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• Blurred or double vision
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Rash that is mild and should still be reported

• Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT must be increased slowly; taking too much too soon raises the risk of serious rash.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had a rash from lamotrigine or another anti-seizure medicine.
• Do not stop taking Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT suddenly unless your doctor tells you to do so, because seizures may worsen.
• Avoid alcohol or use it only if your doctor says it is safe, since it can increase dizziness and drowsiness.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because dose changes may be needed.
• Inform your prescriber about any liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of depression or bipolar disorder.

• Valproate/valproic acid can raise lamotrigine levels and may require a lower lamotrigine dose.
• Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone can lower lamotrigine levels.
• Hormonal birth control can change lamotrigine levels and may affect seizure control.
• Rifampin can reduce lamotrigine levels.
• Other medicines that cause sleepiness, including alcohol and some sedatives, can increase drowsiness.

Store Lamitor 50 mg Tablet DT in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.